Guinea-Bissau

The Bijagós Archipelago is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its biodiversity.

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Why go

Capital: Bissau

Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Best time: Nov–Apr

Weather: Tropical with wet and dry seasons

Top attractions: Bissau • Bijagós Islands • Cacheu • Orango • Bolama

Nature: Bijagós Archipelago • mangroves • wetlands • Atlantic coast • marine parks

Quick fact: The Bijagós Archipelago is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its biodiversity.